Category: Fashion

After the sparkling successful ending of Fashion Pakistan week 2014, here comes another most awaited fashion show of the year. It’s time to gear up for the ninth installment of ‘Bridal Couture Week’ to be held in Lahore from December 11th to 13th, 2014. Continue reading “Telenor Bridal Couture Week, 2014 Lahore”

Summers are a time when less is always more. When it comes to foot wear most people want the least gaudy and most airy sort of sandals for summers. Many even enjoy walking barefoot on sand or the cement floors in the evening. We are talking about a shoe that has no layers, straps, textile or anything. A shoe that lets your feet breath in open air and prevents them from having that suffocating hot and clammy feeling we go through every year in summers if we wear closed shoes.

So many look for a completely minimalistic sort of footwear that is easy to carry. Well we give you a review about exactly such sandals that have nothing but strands of strings attached to them. There is no other shoe in the shoe market really as minimalist as the huarache. The huarache is basically a Mexican shoe, primarily from a pre Columbian origin that became popular during the 1960s and now has a considerable demand in market especially in summers.

The traditional design of a huarache is pretty simple. The material originally used for such a sandal was leather with a thin wooden sole. Strips of leather were cut and woven in to create a completely hand weaved shoe.

Later the design was created with woven strings with a very thin wooden sole beneath them. Now the sandal’s soles are usually rubber. With a diverse evolution process, the huarache now varies considerably in designs. More concepts for huarache have changed and many companies name their shoes huarache, but traditionally only those shoes are considered huarache that are handmade or hand woven by craftsmen.

The Mexican style sandals have again come in fashion along with their comfort and feasibility to wear. The true minimalistic shoe in the market is the Xero Shoe Huarache that you can create on your own because it is all strings. And truly it is just that simple.

The Xero Shoe Huarache running sandal comes with a helpful kit which is very easy to create. It is said to be durable, long-lasting and comfortable that you can personalize according to your own choice with a lace color and lacing style that is in the box with advantage of being extremely economical too. The xero shoes are as close to being barefoot as you can possibly imagine because it is a shoe that contains only the smallest amount of rubber protection in width on the soles of your feet.

The sole itself is pretty thin so it feel completely feather like. Your feet are free to go as they like in the most innate manner with no textile attached to obstruct or restrict foot movement in any way possible. All initial uncertainties about comfort, fit, or appropriateness for running are quickly eliminated after using them in a few walks or your very first run in them. It feels light and absolutely fabulous.

Formal embellished is all there is these days when it comes to dressing up in chic and looking formal at the same time. FC eShop has always kept itself updated with your sense of style and your fashion trends. In 2014 it introduces to you the absolutely gorgeous idea of dresses that are formal embellished. Following are a few gorgeous designs by Teena by Hina Butt.

A beautiful and unique piece to own which will fulfill your formal needs. Just have a look at this silver embellished black frock which is a flaunt sartorial stylish silver embellished frock with broad red hot piping all around. Featuring this dress just for PKR. 38,627.

A unique piece with a neck full of silver work of Tilla. This is a tasteful piece and is trendy at the same time and makes you revel in the comfort of the soft chiffon fabric that glues itself to your body perfectly.

More elaborated stone work outfits are also available like a maroon embellished frock, this one costs you nothing but a simple twenty four thousand and nine thirty nine rupees. It is carefully designed on raw silk a fully embellished outfit by Hina Butt. This is the most sophisticated yet classy fashionable item to be a part of your beautiful wardrobe. Let’s have a look at these.

Beige Brilliant Piece available at FC eShop under the same designer is a silver royal embellished shirt costing PKR. 35,080, the cost equals to the value it is providing in a form of 3 piece fully embellished formal wear. Play up girly elements fittingly as you wear this silver embellished frock from Teena by Hina Butt. Look classy and stylish in this piece and revel your persona with this magical-glowing party outfit.

A gorgeous color for your gorgeous skin tone and another sleeveless piece hanging with all the royalty in your wardrobe. A slim fit dress with a heavy neck down to your waist with all the gorgeous work condensed in one piece of clothing. It has all the play up party girl elements. This is magical and glowing party girl outfit ready to be worn by you.

Black Banarsi Panel Frock costing you twenty seven thousand nine hundred and eighty two. This embellished dress will do nothing but breathe life into your seasonal wardrobe from Teena by Hina Butt. This flaunting, curvy stitched outfit will cost you just PKR 28,084. It is made of chiffon and jamawaar with a Chermeuse pati which is so enthralling and enchanting that it does nothing but add an enhancement to your wardrobe as it is by sweet style ball embellished.

Another one with a completely different color by Body Focus is the Black Gold Embellished Shirt costing you PKR. 37,408/- the dress worth the cost designed in the absolute black chiffon kurta with puffed shoulder pads and hand embroidery in front of the neckline, shoulders and back. With a beautiful skin fit black leggings or tights this is the thing for you with front tussels hanging from the front left and right all the way down to your thighs, a beautiful party outfit for you.

Look at this Beige Embellished Shirt costing you nothing but PKR. 6,480/-. This kurta set features ivory chiffon embroidered with gold resham and zardozi detail on the yoke with gold tassel on the front. A full sleeved long shirt with a pair of shimmering stretchable Qlots, a formal dress with a grown up tea party by Ahsan Khan, available at Fashion Central eShop.

BurberryCara Delevingne flew across the catwalk to help launch Burberry in Shanghai last week and we’ve already taken a look at the event, and drooled over Paloma Faith’s stylish look, now we move onto the beauty. beauty artistic consultant Wendy Rowe created the beauty look that was inspired by the Bloomsbury girl, referencing the free-spirited, hand-painted mood of the ready-to-wear collection that was shown in Shanghai, but first introduced at the Burberry Prorsum Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 show in London.

The look is natural and fuss free to ensure that beauty shines through and focus is kept on the stunning designs of the clothing. It’s a look we’ll be trialling all summer with a care free attitude and now you can get the look too.

Eyes are painted with a wash of damson and aubergine to reflect the artist’s brush stroked. Rose pink is blended softly underneath the eye to emphasizes the natural depth and lashes are left bare, with naturally groomed brows.

Skin has a satin matte finish with a hint of freshness and lips are pink with soft definition. To complete the Bloomsbury Girls look nails are painted in a deep shade of elderberry.

She’s worked hard to establish herself as a swimwear designer, and has just launched her second range. And Kimberley Garner has quickly realised that with her figure, she is the perfect model to show off the designs to perfection.So when it came to packing for the Coachella festival, former Made In Chelsea star Kimberley looked no further than her workroom. The 24-year-old was seen showing off her svelte figure in a white £120 Los Angeles monokini from her collection as she soaked up the sunshine at a VIP pool party at the music and arts event.

pending time with her friend, Kimberley was first seen wearing a pair of tiny denim shorts over the one-piece, before swapping the denims for a floaty sarong. She completed her festival chic look by wearing a straw hat, sunglasses and tan cowboy boots. But the boots came off when Kimberley splashed around in a paddling pool with her friend, both with drinks in their hands.

Kimberley told media recently that she started designing her second Kimberley London range close to a year ago, shortly after her debut collection – described at the time as ‘A British take on the Brazilian’ – won praise for their quality. She said: ‘I’ve wanted to design swimwear since I was 12 and it’s always been a dream of mine. I brought out a collection last year and I was amazed by the reception, so about 8 months ago I started designing the new collection.
‘I wanted it be more intricately designed, more detailed.’ Kimberley will follow up the Spring range with a Summer collection, which admits will be a more playful affair than the embellished creations – designed to embrace elegance, freedom and fun’ – she models here.

She said: ‘I’ve got a summer collection coming out that’s a bit more cheeky, but this one’s elegant. I wanted to focus on flattering the woman’s body, a bit like the little black dress where you put it on and you feel like a million dollars.’

Few decades back, men fashion was not that much popular among males but with the passage of time men have also become about their fashion and style as every person on this planet has a desire to look beautiful and stylish. Continue reading “Colors and Patterns for Men”

Men let women pick their clothes because women are naturally more fashion conscious than their counterpart men. According to the latest survey, it has been observed that the mostly Men let women pick their clothes because men believe that what is liked by women would probably suit them and would be according to the modern fashion scheme. .

In a survey of 2000 women by an online retailer, it is found that the average man is careless towards his clothing and shopping and is dependent on the female partner to like something for him. It can be inferred that, directly or indirectly, Men let women pick their clothes because naturally they are more comfortable with that and are less inclined to buy new and different things for themselves. The same poll said that if men were to allow to buy themselves new clothes they would bought old and routine wears instead of fashionable clothes that’s why women are force to intervene and ultimately men let women pick their clothes.

Let us analyze why men let women pick their clothes. And what are the probable reasons because of which men let women pick their clothes without any ego-issues.

Women are more conscious of the appearance of their male partner

Men let women pick their clothes because they believe that women have better sense of fashion and whatever the choice of women is, it would be looking nice to them. It has been observed that females always intervene in dressing ups of her male members just because they feel that their partners should look smart that’s why their men let women pick their clothes. Women’s consciousness and concern is one of the basic reasons because of which men let women pick their clothes.

Women are concerned with looks and men with the costs

It is observed that the men are concerned with the cost and are less interested in fashion. However, women are always willing to pay high prices for the sake of fashion that’s why men let women pick their clothes. Mostly women remarked that they are forced to intervene in the clothing of her male member because males are less concerned with the modern clothing. When argued with men, men easily give up and Men let women pick their clothes while shopping. Latest surveys also proved that the mostly men let the women pick their clothes because they admit the supremacy of the women in the field of fashion.

Women liked clothes enhance love in relationship

Another important aspect because of which Men let women pick their clothesis that men are more inclined towards keeping their relationship. Men feel that when they dress up according to the choice of their female partner relationship would be strengthened and enhanced. Men let women pick their clothes because they want to be in line with the mind of their female partner and women feel proud when they feel that their male member is dressed up according to her wishes and modern fashion trends. Men let the women pick their clothes because it would a probable key to heart of women.To give strength to their relationship, men let women pick their clothes.

Everyone needs a good suit, and if you follow these rules, you’ll be able to find your own Avoid bargains Know your likes, your dislikes, and what you need it for (work, funerals, court). Squeeze the fabric — if it bounces back with little or no sign of wrinkling, that means it’s good, sturdy material. And tug the buttons gently. If they feel loose or wobbly, that means they’re probably coming off sooner rather than later. The jacket’s shoulder pads are supposed to square with your shoulders; if they droop off or leave dents in the cloth, the jacket’s too big. The jacket sleeves should never meet the wrist any lower than the base of the thumb — if they do, ask to go down a size. Always get fitted.

What to Look for in Suit Cloth:

Nicholas Antongiavanni, author of The Suit: A Machiavellian Approach to Men’s Style, offers a short primer:

Fabric:

Suits are made of wool. Mostly. At the upper end, you see wool blended with cashmere. You might even see 100 percent cashmere. For hot weather, linen and cotton and silk are available, but most suits are still made of wool. Stick with that.

Fineness: It’s usually reflected in the so-called “super number.” You know, “super 150′s” and the like. Two things: First, the super number denotes the fineness of the individual fibers. The higher the number, the thinner the fabric and the smoother and silkier the cloth. Second, wool gets rarer the finer it is, so very high supers — 180′s and above — are expensive. But that doesn’t make them better, necessarily. They can be wrinkle-prone, and they show signs of wear — such as shininess — early.

Strength:

Take a bunch of the cloth and squeeze it. Does it bounce back to life quickly, with little to no visible wrinkling? Does it feel like there’s something to it, some structure — what tailors call “guts”? That’s a good sign. It’s nearly ineffable, but play around with cloth long enough and you’ll come to know it.

Variety:

What you will see on most store racks is plain weave or worsted (the smooth, tightly woven stuff) — basic business cloth. But there’s more to cloth than worsted. The most common alternatives are flannel (spongy, fuzzy stuff) and tweed. Flannel is a classic cool-weather cloth. And we all know what tweed is.